Ribbed Nordic Beanie Knitting Pattern

This Ribbed Nordic Beanie is perfect for keeping warm and stylish during colder months. The pattern features a classic ribbed design with a hint of Nordic flair.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK Aran weight, Metric 10 ply)
• Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) and US 10 (UK 4, Metric 6mm) double-pointed needles or circular needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in ribbing pattern using larger needles

Instructions:

1. Using smaller needles, cast on 88 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker at beginning of round.
2. Work in *k2, p2* ribbing pattern for 2 inches.
3. Switch to larger needles and knit every round until piece measures 7 inches from cast on edge.
4. Begin crown decreases:
5. Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog* - repeat around (77 stitches).
6. Rnd 2: Knit all stitches.
7. Rnd 3: *K5, k2tog* - repeat around (66 stitches).
8. Rnd 4: Knit all stitches.
9. Rnd 5: *K4, k2tog* - repeat around (55 stitches).
10. Rnd 6: Knit all stitches.
11. Rnd 7: *K3, k2tog* - repeat around (44 stitches).
12. Rnd 8: Knit all stitches.
13. Rnd 9: *K2, k2tog* - repeat around (33 stitches).
14. Rnd 10: Knit all stitches.
15. Rnd 11: *K1, k2tog* - repeat around (22 stitches).
16. Rnd 12: Knit all stitches.
17. Rnd 13: *K2tog* - repeat around (11 stitches).
18. Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the beanie.
19. Weave in ends and block the beanie to required dimensions.